Songs graded on Lyrics, Beat, and Replay ability each category out of 5.
13) I Thought About KillIng You: Ye (2.33)
It shouldn’t come as a big surprise that this intro is Kanye’s worst intro track. Sure it fits in with the album’s theme…but there’s just not a whole lot I like here. The lyrics aren’t all that, but the beat is ok. The album does get better after that tho.
12) Selah: Jesus is King (2.5)
I really like Kanye’s energy on this track. The way the song progresses is really cool too. The “halleluiah” chants are dope. Sure its not one of his better intro songs but its pretty damn good. The end of the song is pure Kanye lol.
11) To the World: Cruel Summer (2.83)
People seem to forget or crap on this album but I have always really liked it. R.Kelly’s hook is infectious. I love Kanye’s funny bars too like “Mitt Romney don’t pay no Tax” LOL. The beat is pretty standard tho. Teyana Taylor’s part is a nice finishing touch.
10) On Sight: Yeezus (3.17)
This is probably the Kanye song that turned off more old school Kanye fans than any….The beat is abrasive….it’s loud; it’s in your face! The lyrics are ok, but nothing special. I loved Yeezus when it first came out but over the years its kinda just been great to me instead of spectacular.
9) Say You Will: 808’s and Heartbreak (3.2)
This was a great way to start 808s. Its long, sappy, and cold. Kanye’s singing is heavily auto-tuned. The beat is really good tho….but I don’t often replay this song that much as the rest of the album.
8) Jail: Donda (3.3)
I really really enjoy this song. Kanye is singing on the whole thing. The beat is rock fueled and It really works well. I like the Jay-z verse too.
7) UltraLight Beam: The Life of Pablo (3.33)
Barely beating out the number 8 spot is this gem from Life of Pablo. I really like the gospel elements of this song. Chance the Rapper’s verse is really really good too….except the false prophesying “I met Kanye West Im never gonna fail” Kirk Franklin on the end of it is a nice touch.
6) Feel the Love: Kids See Ghosts (3.83)
Kids See Ghosts is a really unique album…and this is a really unique song. Pusha T gives you a solid verse. Then Kanye is like barking like a madman lol. Kid Cudi on the chorus is great too. Its pure genius!!
5) Heard Em Say: Late Registration (4.5)
This is a thoughtful and smooth song. To me it’s a really well balanced song. I love the Adam Levine chorus too. Late Registration is full of really poignant songs like this. Can we get this Kanye back? I miss the old Kanye….
4) No Church in the Wild: Watch the Throne (4.5)
The atmosphere on this song is tremendous. The Frank Ocean chorus is perfect too. I like Jay Z and Kanye’s verses here as well. They really paint pictures well with their rhymes. The real star is the beat however. It’s f***ing fire. Definitely a great way to start a great album.
3) We Don’t Care: The College Dropout (4.5)
Back when Kanye really wanted to make a good first impression lol. This song is just so addictive. “All my people that’s drug dealing just to get by, stack ya money till it gets sky high”. With that beat and great chorus, Kanye couldn’t lose.
2) Good Morning: Graduation (4.67)
There’s something really really majestic about this song. It’s the intro to my favorite album ever so I may be a little biased. The beat is beautiful. Kanye’s rapping is pretty strong too. While I don’t think it’s the best song on Graduation, its definitely in the conversation. I love that we get a Jay Z sample at the end of it too….when at the end of the album is “Big Brother” and ode to JIgga.
1) Dark Fantasy: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (4.83)
Kanye wanted a song that would really grab your attention, and set the stage. After narration from Nicki Minaj; The song starts with an amazing chorus from Leona Lewis who Kanye name drops on the song. Kanye spits with smooth fire here. The way the song break downs at the end its like ….oh sh** what kind of album is this?? Truly the best opener.